irritants

something's been gradually getting on my nerves over the past few months.

i take the train to work, and almost everyday on the escalator on the way down to the station, some woman wearing heels always overtakes me on the right. no, no.. it's the not the same woman, nor is it an ego thing to be overtaken - since i always stand on the left to let them overtake me anyway.

it's the sound they make lah. the 'klonk klonk klonk' sound they make with every step down the escalator. argh.. i listen to music thru my earphones and still i can hear it echoing thru my head. and it's even worse when there's like oni 1 minute left till the train leaves - you practically get a herd of them rushing down the escalator. it's enough to drive you insane, i tell ya. and really, wat's the point of rushing for the damn train if it's going off in 1 min's time? you are NOT going to make it lah, please...

and another thing that irritates the hell out of me? those damn telemarketeers! always calling during office hours. i see some number that i dun recognise, so just pick up the call lah, since it could be something important and basket! it turns out to be someone from ABC company calling on behalf of XYZ bank promoting their new credit card.

ah, but there's a simple way of getting rid of these credit card promoters isn't there? just wait for the magical question: "Are you currently earning an annual income of 30k or more?" my response? "wahaha, i wish leh! so, do i still qualify for your prestigious card ah?" and that usually sends them packing with the standard response "oh, it's ok then. we shall contact you again if we have a new product that's more suitable for you. thank you for your time!" aw.. ouch.. i feel so hurt. hehe